News stories from the JTYAF about award winners, fundraising activities, sponsorship, events and general good news about what the JTYAF has been doing.
Jamie sat on his first road bike at the age of 7 and has made huge progress since then. He is embarking on his first season in the British Motocross Nationals after reaching 2nd place overall at Ringwood Motocross Club. A fantastic achievement!
Read MoreWe can’t thank Jacob enough for taking on a Half Marathon Hike with a 32lb Bergen!
Read MoreThe JTYAF provided the funds to purchase two much needed boat covers for the Bournemouth Sea and Royal Marine Cadets.
Read MoreWe received a lovely thank you from Harry, who is an extremely talented young snooker player. A bursary to attend the Snooker Star Academy has really helped him to develop his skills and we wish him all the very best for the future.
Read MoreThomas is raising funds for the JTYAF and Village by Village by having his head shaved! We wish him all the very best for his new look.
Read MoreThe JTYAF is delighted to support the Hamworthy Fire Cadet Unit and has made a contribution of £1000 towards youth safety helmets.
Read MoreJosh, a student at Ferndown Upper School, has become the first winner of a new award funded by Wimborne Rotary in a partnership with the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF).
Read MoreHuge thanks to our Verwood Morrisons for their fantastic support of the JTYAF.
Read MoreTen year old Megs has been busy baking throughout lockdown! She previously won a JTYAF award to attend a ‘Make it With Me’ cookery course at the Chewton Glen.
Read MoreThe John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) was honoured to be selected for support by the three captains of Crane Valley Golf Club
Read MoreThe partnership between Lorraine and the charity came about after John's parents, Linda and Peter, bought one her Red Arrows pictures at auction.
Read MoreThe JTYAF has contributed towards the cost of the 2021 voyage for 10 young people from St Michael’s Middle School and we look forward to hearing about their adventures.
Read MoreIt’s challenging times for us all at the moment and for our young people particularly difficult. They have all seen their lives turned upside down, so here at the JTYAF we are delighted to support 47th Bournemouth Guides.
Read MoreThe JTYAF was delighted to support this young man with a scholarship to contribute towards a Race Foil Kite.
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Bournemouth Sea & Royal Marine Cadets are provided with some great opportunities and one of them is the ability to gain boating qualifications. Two of their rowing boats were desperate in need of protective covers to keep them in good condition and the JTYAF was delighted to provide the funds for this essential equipment.
Emma thought the lock down would be a great opportunity to not only concentrate on her fitness but also do something to helps others. She has taken on a ‘Race the World Virtual Challenge - London to Paris’ and is already well on her way to achieving her goal of running the equivalent distance of London to Paris, 345 km all in support of the JTYAF.
Read MoreWe recently received the lovely message below from Isabella who is 16 years old and has been a JTYAF Scholar with the Coda Fiddle Orchestra for eight years.
Read MoreA young man from Ferndown Middle School who has an incredible talent in snooker has received an award to help with the cost of attending the Star Snooker Academy Junior School.
Read MoreArena Boxing Club has recently been granted an award to replace their ring canvas.
Read MoreDuring lockdown we’re spending a lot of time at home. So we’ve devised a quiz with 3 fun friends which you can either play with members of your household or FaceTime wider friends and family for even more fun!
Read MoreThe JTYAF supports young people from a wide range of youth organisations providing them with scholarships and bursaries to support their personal development and the pursuit of their ambitions.
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The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) was set up in memory of John Thornton who was tragically killed in Afghanistan in 2008.
The JTYAF provides opportunities for young people to help them to develop as individuals and fulfil their ambitions in life as John was able to do.
Registered Charity Number: 1125277 . Postal Address: PO Box 7124 . Ferndown . Dorset . BH22 2DB
The JTYAF is supported by the following businesses, we are very grateful for their generosity.
